Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  December 21, 2023

Krispy Kreme Begins Measuring Emissions Output

Krispy Kreme, Inc. began to measure its energy footprint and carbon emissions in order to chart a path for lowering its GHG emissions. 

The doughnut company also established 2025 goals to divert 50% of food waste from landfills and to achieve 80% recyclable or compostable packaging.

The company’s GHG inventory will now be used to develop its emissions targets which are expected to align to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and create a pathway to a lower carbon future. Krispy Kreme will incorporate the recommendations of the SBTi when setting reduction targets.

Krispy Kreme published its inaugural BE SWEET RESPONSIBILITY REPORT, a data-driven analysis of the brand’s progress and future goals tied to three key pillars of responsibility: Loving Our Krispy Kremers, Loving Our Communities, and Loving Our Planet.

“As we aspire to be the world’s most loved sweet treat brand, we take seriously our responsibility to drive positive impact, and none of our accomplishments are possible without our amazing team members, who are the heartbeat of our company,” said CEO Mike Tattersfield in a statement. “For everyone at Krispy Kreme, being sweet is an ongoing mission, and we’ll keep striving to make a positive difference in the long-term.”

In the U.K. & Ireland, Krispy Kremers achieved carbon neutrality in 2022 through offsets.